Welcome to Tekwa – your gateway to East Africa’s greatest experience
Based in Nairobi, Tekwa invites you on the adventure of a lifetime. If you possess a passion for history, anthropology, and paleo-anthropology, or simply long to witness breathtaking landscapes and meet the resilient, vibrant cultures of Africa, you have found your perfect guide.
We don’t just organize trips; we curate unforgettable journeys of discovery.
Choose Your Next Adventure.
The Jade Sea Expedition: Journey to the rugged North and rediscover the Cradle of Human Origin around the alluring, jade waters of Lake Turkana.
Western Kenya & Beyond: Explore the majestic Lake Victoria and step foot on the enchanting, peaceful shores of Rusinga Island and Thimlich Ohinga.
The Swahili Coast: Immerse yourself in the picturesque, spice-scented coastlines stretching all the way from Malindi-Mombasa to Dares Salaam-Kilwa in Tanzania.
Nairobi Heritage Tours: Uncover the colonial history and hidden stories of Kenya’s vibrant capital-the renowned “Green City in the Sun.”
Whether you join one of our signature itineraries or choose a custom-made tour tailored to your unique interests, Tekwa takes you deeper into the heart of East Africa’s most fascinating places..
A striking view Lake Turkana, where ancient history and raw beauty collide. Known for its breathtaking, jade waters, this expedition brings our travellers to the Cradle of Human origins for rich prehistoric discoveries and vibrant cultural encounters.
A striking view where deep time and raw geological beauty meet. Touch ancient trees turned to stone over 20 million years ago. Tekwa brings you into a prehistoric world for an unforgettable encounter with deepest history.
Capture the moment of the shimmering horizons of the Chalbi Desert, Chalbi is where true adventure is forged. For our travelers, this is an unforgettable encounter with Kenya’s raw beauty and resilient cultures.
Explore the sacred stone caves of Mungoma, steeped in the rich heritage and legends of the Maragoli people. Tekwa brings you into this spiritual cradle for an unforgettable encounter with Western Kenya’s deep cultural roots.
Explore the massive, dry-stone walled fortresses of Thimlich Ohinga, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the legendary defence and spatial traditions of the Lake Victoria Basin. Tekwa brings you into this ancient architectural wonder! an unforgettable encounter in Kenya’s early settlements
Legendary Shrines of Kit Mikayi, stacked stone formations in the rich heritage, spiritual folklore, and enduring legends of the Luo people. Tekwa brings you to the heart of this sacred cultural shrine for a memorable encounter with deep historical and spiritual roots.
The tour was impressive. I am really grateful to Therese for organising such tours, because on our own we would have never ventured into these parts of the country. On the other hand, the tour is very well organised, we were always well taken care of and never felt a slightest danger. You don’t have to be a super-risky adventurer to take part; we had 10-12 year old kids in the group. Therese goes out of her way to provide a lot of background information and hire knowledgeable local guides. So it’s not only seeing, but also learning a lot. I am looking forward to my next tour with Tekwa Cultural Tours.
From our blog
A CULTURAL ADVENTURE THROUGH THE KENYAN RIFT SYSTEM
Embark on a unique journey from Nairobi to the Northern most part of Kenya at the Ethiopian border. PART I Our journey starts in Nairobi, a 4 Mio. Metropolis and ends in the desert of Northern Kenya, at the origins of Lake Turkana, near the unmarked border to Ethiopia...
RENDILLE
On its 12-day tour to East Turkana TEKWA visits Koobi Fora and Illeret, places which are very remote, close to the Ethiopian border. Very few tourists find their way up there. Koobi Fora is the old research station of Richard and Meave Leakey, nowadays run by National...
KOOBI FORA AND ILLERET
On its 12-day tour to East Turkana TEKWA visits Koobi Fora and Illeret, places which are very remote, close to the Ethiopian border. Very few tourists find their way up there. Koobi Fora is the old research station of Richard and Meave Leakey, nowadays run by National...
Eliye Springs
On our December tour we explored new territory and crossed Lake Turkana to the Western side, where we stayed at Eliye Springs LODGE, owned by our old friend Rolf Gloor. The boat ride in Rolfs speed boat took about 1 hour and was great fun. At the lodge we enjoyed the...
EL MOLO
Loiyangalani is a multi-ethnic little town of 30,000 inhabitants. Being an oasis with a reliable source it hardly ever suffers from lack of water. And it seems to be spared by the rains as in January, when we met with heavy downpours all over the North, Loi was the...
Loiyangalani
Loiyangalani is a multi-ethnic little town of 30,000 inhabitants. Being an oasis with a reliable source it hardly ever suffers from lack of water. And it seems to be spared by the rains as in January, when we met with heavy downpours all over the North, Loi was the...